Preston Street has always been vibrant. In 1918 there were 37 different types of business, excluding accommodation. These businesses tended toward the top end of the market. There was antique furniture and two motor garages. There was a milliner and two photographers (expensive to take photos, expensive to have them taken). There were three specialists …
So, this is what the RSAS area looked like in 1822. In the north of the area was Clarence Place – the present north side of Clarence Square. At the far right-hand side of Clarence Place is the Prince of Wales pub, first licenced in 1864. On the left of our area are the first …
The Society was delighed to welcome family, friends, neighbours and visitors to the recent book launch of “Regency Square, its history and its stories” to celebrate the bicentenary of the Square. The photo above shows, from left to right, Society Treasurer Nicola Floyd, author Gill Wales, Society Chair Diana Dunn, Society Secretary Suzanne Hinton, committee …
Regency Square is 200 years old – or thereabouts. The Society has designated 22nd September 2018 as its offical bicentenary. More details about the birthday bash a bit nearer the date. In the meantime, support the publication of the Bicentenary Book by becoming a sponsor or by helping the authors with information about the square. …
Have your say about the future upgrading of the gardens within Regency Square..All views welcome. Scroll down this page for more information about some of the designs that are being considered. Please send a message with your name and address to the “Contact” section of this website if you would like a copy of this questionnaire on …
The 19th Century horizontal pier is gradually being replaced by a 21st Century vertical pier. Watch it grow.
A preview of possible plans for Regency Square. Click on dots for further images. Our parents do things for which we have to forgive them and move on. It is the same with local authority planning departments. In both cases, they make decisions which seem to be right at the time but prove to …
Where was Ronald A.F.Guimaraens (1873-1949) standing when he painted this scene entitled “Near Russell Square”? Are there any clues which might date the painting? Contact the Regency Square Area Society if you have any bright ideas. These will be passed on to Brighton Museum who are keen to have more information about the work.
Tucked away in Queensbury Mews there is a little gem. Formerly a church, now a beautiful home, this tiny building is a still a fascinating and valuable part of our community. To find out more about its history, read the article below.
It is 2.50 on 20th September 1931: a quiet Sunday afternoon in Regency Square. It has been a busy week in the boarding house at number 45 but for just for a few hours, Isabella Hargreaves and her companion, 16 year-old Hilda Lawford, are resting in the basement. The doorbell rings and Hilda, more a domestic …